Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Symphonica In Rosso)

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2018
  • Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Symphonica In Rosso). Get 'Symphonica In Rosso' here: simplyred.lnk.to/inrossoWE
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    Simply Red played three very special shows at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome accompanied by a 40-piece orchestra. The set list beautifully showcased their remarkable career including the classic hits ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘Stars’, ‘Fairground’ and ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’.
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    Lyrics
    Holding back the years
    Thinking of the fear I've had so long
    When somebody hears
    Listen to the fear that's gone
    Strangled by the wishes of pater
    Hoping for the arms of mater
    Get to me the sooner or later
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    Holding back the years
    Chance for me to escape from all I've known
    Holding back the tears
    Cause nothing here has grown
    I've wasted all my tears
    Wasted all those years
    And nothing had the chance to be good
    Nothing ever could yeah, oh
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    So tight
    I've wasted all my tears
    Wasted all of those years
    And nothing had the chance to be good
    Cause nothing ever could, oh, yeah
    Oh...
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    I'll keep holding on
    Holding, holding, holding
    That's all I have today
    It's all I have to say
    Simply Red have over a billion hits on UA-cam, have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the UK. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe. They have had two US Billboard chart toppers with classic singles Holding Back The Years and If You Don’t Know Me By Now. Every Simply Red studio album has been a UK top ten (with previous release Big Love reaching number 4 in 2015). Hucknall has been the songwriter and bandleader since the beginning in 1985.
    #SimplyRed #HoldingBackTheYears #SymphonicaInRosso

КОМЕНТАРІ • 14 тис.

  • @simplyred
    @simplyred  Рік тому +244

    Time ⌛ The new album from Simply Red. Coming 26th May. Pre-order your copy now at simplyred.tmstor.es

  • @jesseivy6051
    @jesseivy6051 Рік тому +218

    I'm 74 fighting cancer this song speaks for me.

    • @catnipsmile
      @catnipsmile 4 місяці тому +14

      Sending you blessings. I know what you mean about this song. ❤

    • @nigelknight6688
      @nigelknight6688 4 місяці тому +9

      ❤❤❤

    • @paulcarson7831
      @paulcarson7831 3 місяці тому +17

      I hope you’re still able to read this in 2024 ❤

    •  3 місяці тому +11

      Do not give up...may God be with you...👍👍👍🇸🇻

    • @kennykarlsson6691
      @kennykarlsson6691 3 місяці тому +3

  • @simonegan5202
    @simonegan5202 5 місяців тому +86

    Mick Hucknall is the most underrated vocalist, and he’s pretty highly rated already

  • @fordxbgtfalcon
    @fordxbgtfalcon 7 місяців тому +238

    My goodness! His voice is still incredible! One of the best ever.

  • @andygil83
    @andygil83 5 місяців тому +646

    Who is still listening in 2024

  • @toni4916
    @toni4916 2 роки тому +2101

    This man is 60 years old here and sounds flawless. He is the definition of a natural born singer.

  • @lilybond6485
    @lilybond6485 10 місяців тому +235

    I have never seen an audience so connected and in sync with a performer like this. Ever. Even the orchestra. It’s all so beautiful.

    • @awboat
      @awboat 9 місяців тому +3

      Watch David Gilmour Comfortably Numb in Sao Paulo. I think Pompeii is better but the crowd of kids younger than the song jamming is special.

    • @chipashamoyo6435
      @chipashamoyo6435 26 днів тому

      Beautiful

    • @thesonofroe6961
      @thesonofroe6961 24 дні тому

      I’m the Son of Roe and i approve this message…

  • @KimmiePatts
    @KimmiePatts 5 місяців тому +49

    Sounds better than the studio version. Amazing! ❤

  • @siriusmac
    @siriusmac 4 місяці тому +21

    This songs makes me think about a time in America when we all holding on together. Now with politics there is so much anger and hate. I want to go back. Please take me back! Love you all!

  • @birdsnbees8717
    @birdsnbees8717 3 роки тому +5682

    Listening in 2021 - this man is amazing. Who's with me ?

    • @Kimberrann
      @Kimberrann 3 роки тому +82

      I am! January 5th and I could listen to this song every day of my life and never get tired of it! ❤️

    • @craiggbone
      @craiggbone 3 роки тому +26

      Amazing voice, prick of a bloke

    • @oliverkawohlus2606
      @oliverkawohlus2606 3 роки тому +56

      The music of my live...I‘m still listening to this song...

    • @russelllivermore5541
      @russelllivermore5541 3 роки тому +48

      Always good on the ears

    • @7millwall7
      @7millwall7 3 роки тому +29

      Had him on utube Xmas morn for five hours,we could not stop listening.

  • @labro8964
    @labro8964 5 років тому +5322

    I was on my way to a drug treatment program when this song was out in 1985 or 1986. I would listen to this song and just reflect on my life at that time. I have not use drugs since 1986.

    • @MrNewyork1975
      @MrNewyork1975 5 років тому +64

      Top man!

    • @kevinkelley4376
      @kevinkelley4376 5 років тому +173

      Im on day 12, assigned by my probation officer..🖤 I go for walks at night and play this on my phone, over and over while I'm walking..🎚🎶
      *Update - My case was closed March 9 everybody. Im officially off of probation. Was a good thing actually. Made me realize I cant wild' out in public and how and when to show restraint.. Also haven't smoked pot in almost 11 months so it feels good giving up that unproductive vice of mine. Also realized tequila was the reason I got in trouble in the first place.. So, gave that up too..✌

    • @Suzyfromtheblock
      @Suzyfromtheblock 5 років тому +34

      Brian Hardy 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️

    • @rktobi7828
      @rktobi7828 5 років тому +86

      Ohh well done buddy... I have no clue who you are... But man I'm happy to hear that 👍 way to go

    • @kuhlemragala9745
      @kuhlemragala9745 5 років тому +29

      Was born in 1986. Beautiful year it was. Keep the faith

  • @jonathantopp1918
    @jonathantopp1918 Рік тому +228

    Sound's better live than in any studio recording. Unbelievable vocalist.

  • @Cutter-jx3xj
    @Cutter-jx3xj Рік тому +133

    He sounds as good as he ever did. This is a song that all genres loves.

  • @smokemywoodbine
    @smokemywoodbine 3 роки тому +613

    Dudes vocals seem timeless who's with me ??

  • @y.0G
    @y.0G 2 роки тому +1767

    Who else is listening to this song with a smile on there face remembering the 80s when times were simpler

    • @eddiechavez4665
      @eddiechavez4665 2 роки тому +31

      Hell yeah meeee. This song will be with me for the rest of my life. I loved this song as a kid and here I am at 46 still digging it

    • @SuperFabulous26
      @SuperFabulous26 2 роки тому +28

      More than a smile... lots of emotion

    • @jeffn1384
      @jeffn1384 2 роки тому +41

      Maybe not simpler, but better. Before Facebook and Influencers and all that shit

    • @bettyjones7739
      @bettyjones7739 2 роки тому +10

      A favorite song of mine

    • @jasontreyes8078
      @jasontreyes8078 2 роки тому +16

      First song I heard on the radio upon arriving in the States as we drove down the freeway from the airport, seeing the downtown lights and tall buildings back in '86.

  • @enricopolsinelli4929
    @enricopolsinelli4929 2 місяці тому +14

    There is real genius in this song. Simply Red, seriously underrated.

  • @MikeNico-kz5ne
    @MikeNico-kz5ne 2 місяці тому +69

    No autotune, no stupid costumes, no half naked women, no smartphones in the air, people actually dancing and singing to God given talent.

  • @kayjay12341
    @kayjay12341 5 років тому +2273

    Mick has a stunning voice. Sounds exactly the same as 30 years ago

    • @BennettIsAmazing
      @BennettIsAmazing 5 років тому +36

      To be honest I'm not a big Simply Red fan - I just haven't listened to all that much stuff and never owned an album - but like most of us who were around in the 80s/90s in the UK it's part of the scenery. For whatever reason I had this song in my head today and so I've gone on youtube to listen to it.. and I came across this. Wow! I might have passed up the next time I could have seen Mick Hucknall performing because he's been off the radar for so long - but having heard this, I'm surprised in the good way - he was always an incredible singer and it sounds like he's one of the few who hasn't lost the magic stuff over these past decades.

    • @mauriziofenu4728
      @mauriziofenu4728 5 років тому +2

      Morris

    • @mauriziofenu4728
      @mauriziofenu4728 5 років тому +2

      Good....!!!!!

    • @London1064
      @London1064 5 років тому +7

      Kay Jay: Absolutely agree 👍

    • @paulthomas8262
      @paulthomas8262 5 років тому +5

      not exactly but the slight crackle actual adds to it.

  • @austroitaliano
    @austroitaliano 3 роки тому +635

    George Michael, Simply Red, Queen, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Police, Dire Straits, Michael Jackson, U2, Elton John, Daryl Hall 'n John Oates, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen.....80's and 90's, safe to say, what an Era!!!

    • @Redneckboy991
      @Redneckboy991 3 роки тому +15

      If you don't mind, I'd like to add Eddie Money. RIP.

    • @Fit.TheLegend
      @Fit.TheLegend 3 роки тому +33

      If u don't mind, I'd like to add Toto, foreigner, Journey, Stan bush, Lindsay Buckingham, Ric Ocasek, Heart, Don Henley, Steve Perry, Peter Cetera, Joey Scarbury, Jon Secada, Chris De Burgh, Johnny Hates, Black, John Waite, Century, Elton John, Duran Duran, Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, Whitesnakes, Benjamin Orr, Paul Young, Chicago, Richard Mars, Berlin, Carly Simon, Alphaville, Air Supply, Earth Wild & Fire, Bryan Ferry, Eric Carmen, Lisa Stansfield, Eurythmics, Commoders, Paula Abdul and more, Yeah What an Era.

    • @robjones899
      @robjones899 3 роки тому +26

      The reason why that era made such good music was because each one was unique, each one sang about real life and experiences, thats what makes these songs timeless. So glad I grew up in those times.

    • @valentindelmonaco1397
      @valentindelmonaco1397 3 роки тому +19

      If you don’t mind, I’d like to add Prince if not done yet ... RIP ...

    • @jacquelinelewis3785
      @jacquelinelewis3785 3 роки тому +12

      Antonio, I have to include the 70's as well. Luther, Barry White, Earth, Wind N Fire, etc.....

  • @alexwaters4238
    @alexwaters4238 Рік тому +72

    To only stand and sing with nothing elaborate around you is pure talent! No dancing, acrobatics etc, just a beautiful voice! That's enough to entertain people!

  • @kaostic9658
    @kaostic9658 Рік тому +127

    Imagine the tingling mick would have felt when the audience sang back.. he wrote that piece at 17 years old! His voice is like gold.

    • @taylorgunkel4745
      @taylorgunkel4745 Рік тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing, he hasn’t lost it at all….like a fine wine.

    • @przemysawgolczak8387
      @przemysawgolczak8387 5 місяців тому +1

      I think that his voice isn't like a wine. It's sounds like a original studio version times.

  • @rockinginafreeworld3256
    @rockinginafreeworld3256 2 роки тому +739

    His voice is definitely holding back the years. Still an amazing voice.

  • @marmaly
    @marmaly 5 років тому +2505

    You know when you see a video of a singer doing a song they first recorded 35 years ago and they struggle to hit the high notes because their voice is worn with age?
    THIS AIN'T ONE OF THOSE VIDEOS!
    33 years on and Mick hasn't lost even the slightest bit of vocal range. His voice is still as pure and unique as ever. Truly one of the greatest voices of our time.

    • @arispemissy5500
      @arispemissy5500 5 років тому +1

      🖒🖒🖒💖💔💗💚💙💜♪♫♬

    • @mariebridge266
      @mariebridge266 5 років тому +53

      You know at first I thought no way he is sounding the same as the recorded one, and thought he was lip syncing. But he was really singing and he sounded so good.

    • @pamelalemley7958
      @pamelalemley7958 5 років тому +36

      He is one of a kind. Love him

    • @TheJANNIWANNI
      @TheJANNIWANNI 5 років тому +10

      marmaly yep! Totally rocked this song

    • @naybobdenod
      @naybobdenod 5 років тому +21

      Hello Marmaly. I really couldn't`t agree more with your comment. His 58 year old voice is quite superb.
      Take care and keep listening to quality music.
      Sincerely
      John ( UK )

  • @thepirate5955
    @thepirate5955 5 місяців тому +18

    Can you imagine? One song written when he was a teenager should prove to be so good, so solid and so, so dear to people that they can sing every lyric, every word, on time and in time. Better yet, to stand up there, be silent and let the crowd carry the tune - I can only imagine. How glorious.

    • @paulsara9694
      @paulsara9694 Місяць тому +1

      Teenagers often write really good songs, think of George Michael with "Careless Whisper"

  • @cindymckenzie756
    @cindymckenzie756 6 місяців тому +25

    Sweet memories, Simply gorgeous red. Performance outstanding

  • @mtlnascarfan
    @mtlnascarfan 4 роки тому +612

    33 years after the original recording and his voice hasn't aged a day.
    Truly a masterp[iece.

    • @dest1037
      @dest1037 4 роки тому +9

      Unbelievable isn't it. Truly marvellous performer.

    • @GrumpyPilotMax
      @GrumpyPilotMax 3 роки тому +1

      VelociPat stop it ! Made me feel creaky 😂

    • @alexanderforever
      @alexanderforever 3 роки тому +4

      Truly gifted, he’s close friends with my uncle Derek, what a talent

    • @eclecticmusicfreak1178
      @eclecticmusicfreak1178 3 роки тому +1

      Was just thinking that. Amazing, talented fella

    • @tridneven
      @tridneven 3 роки тому +3

      @@alexanderforever well my uncle Simply Red is close friend with Derek

  • @puglife3585
    @puglife3585 Рік тому +355

    January 1st of year 2023 and this song is still as captivating as the first day i heard it ❤️

    • @MoosyMcCow
      @MoosyMcCow Рік тому +2

      January 25th! Totally agree!

    • @edwardjohnson1818
      @edwardjohnson1818 Рік тому +2

      ME TOO. ONE OF MY FAVORITES

    • @MsSpike5
      @MsSpike5 Рік тому +3

      @@MoosyMcCow January 26th! Ditto!

    • @kilobravo3406
      @kilobravo3406 Рік тому +2

      Yebo yes

    • @Davetherave3154
      @Davetherave3154 Рік тому +5

      2nd February, I'm 11, but I listen to 80's, not alot of 11 year olds have that quality

  • @debbielewis9050
    @debbielewis9050 Рік тому +17

    Gorgeous man with a velvet voice……❤❤❤❤

  • @LuzDoSol-yr5bv
    @LuzDoSol-yr5bv 8 місяців тому +16

    The best thing about learning English is to cry on the sounds that you loved before but now hits into your soul.

  • @jamesterry1927
    @jamesterry1927 3 роки тому +362

    I could listen him and Sade the rest of my life!!

  • @darrellid
    @darrellid 4 роки тому +1102

    Unbelievable that Mick sounds this good not only live, but 33 years after the original recording. Absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing.

    • @mikemoritzsr8487
      @mikemoritzsr8487 4 роки тому +11

      Mick is holding back the years he has a smoking voice. I could go on n on he sounds even better 30pluss ty for sharing

    • @Mania28
      @Mania28 4 роки тому +20

      Pitch perfect. Amazing talent.

    • @victoriacarpenter2657
      @victoriacarpenter2657 4 роки тому +14

      He has kept his voice in good health , it has a lot to keeping yourself fit, and kept his lungs in good health and fit ..

    • @your_huge_ego_bores_me
      @your_huge_ego_bores_me 4 роки тому +14

      Yeah, that is shockingly good. Absolutely nailed that.

    • @your_huge_ego_bores_me
      @your_huge_ego_bores_me 4 роки тому +12

      @ekim andersomYou weren't alive in America in the 80's. Ask me how I know.

  • @maxl5657
    @maxl5657 3 місяці тому +7

    Still the strongest clearest vocals, amazing…

    • @joeym6764
      @joeym6764 Місяць тому

      I’d put him up there with Steve Perry as the most beautiful, recognizable voices in music.

  •  Рік тому +12

    Or how to age with class...and elegance..👍👍🇸🇻🇸🇻

  • @kurluk04
    @kurluk04 Рік тому +141

    Oh my god wow - his voice hasn’t changed at all 😲 I’m in shock how perfect he sounds - I’m in tears 😢

  • @ThePragmo
    @ThePragmo Рік тому +356

    The way that crowd is singing along is enough to know that this song hit the right points in people's lives and hearts forever in time.

    • @ciscokid4539
      @ciscokid4539 Рік тому +8

      Not just "people" but everyone from the UK im assuming and America....I'm Canadian and we are 80's radio babies. This song was played always on Vancouvers rock fm channel LG73. I miss those times...

    • @harryhighpants5789
      @harryhighpants5789 Рік тому +5

      Definitely, and also at how good he has remained at his craft!! He plays the crowd like he owns them - and he does!

    • @johnmellos9946
      @johnmellos9946 Рік тому +4

      Music and food are the 2 things that connect people to the core of beautiful memories.

    • @BDX169
      @BDX169 Рік тому +3

      Classic and Charming

    • @Yvanahh
      @Yvanahh Рік тому

      I think "people" is more inclusive than singling out everyone from the UK and America. Especially since the crowd in this video is mostly Dutch. Unless there's another species besides people living there who is touched by this song.

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 2 місяці тому +8

    The '80s with its timeless music. Rescued from addiction's scrap heap and brought into a way of life that continues to amaze me on a daily basis. 🤙😎✌🙏

  • @bobbaker8263
    @bobbaker8263 3 місяці тому +4

    Wow haven’t heard this song in a long time. Still priceless. Kids today have no clue what great music there is. ❤

  • @jvsv10
    @jvsv10 3 роки тому +506

    Love how he sticks to the original sound and doesn’t change melodies and that… sings it how people want to hear it.. :)

    • @johnbrain2093
      @johnbrain2093 3 роки тому +12

      Love that is the way he does it too!

    • @BlessedWFavor
      @BlessedWFavor 3 роки тому +6

      Rightttt

    • @Moyersteam
      @Moyersteam 3 роки тому +11

      No need to fine tune a perfect song.

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 3 роки тому +5

      Yes!!

    • @72cut87
      @72cut87 2 роки тому +6

      So many artists change the songs when they sing them live, drives me crazy. Paul Rogers from Bad Company does it all the time

  • @debrasorge8991
    @debrasorge8991 2 роки тому +572

    How is it possible that his voice is even richer and stronger than it was years ago when this song came out. This transports me to another place!

    • @trolltracker
      @trolltracker 2 роки тому +11

      Has a gift, and practices

    • @debrasorge8991
      @debrasorge8991 2 роки тому +5

      @@trolltracker Rhetorical question. . . requires no reply!

    • @sj4320
      @sj4320 2 роки тому +8

      The whole production of this concert was superb.

    • @debrasorge8991
      @debrasorge8991 2 роки тому +6

      @@sj4320 I totally agree. Don't you wish you could have been there?

    • @sj4320
      @sj4320 2 роки тому +2

      @@debrasorge8991 sure would. But the video of it have to suffice

  • @Intossicato
    @Intossicato 5 місяців тому +4

    When this was release back in 1985 I was 20, barely married 2 years and our daughter was not even a year old. Now at the fine age of 58 this song means so much more than it did at that time. Truly powerful and hopefully I look back in another 20 years to think I had no clue at 58.

  • @The.Pickle
    @The.Pickle 4 роки тому +538

    His voice is like a warm, enveloping, golden sunset.

  • @dave29bruce
    @dave29bruce 4 роки тому +1260

    He may have aged but his voice is still as perfect as it was when this song came out in the 80's. Just Beautiful.

    • @devonyx
      @devonyx 4 роки тому +18

      fully agreed!

    • @rockcrowe69ify
      @rockcrowe69ify 4 роки тому +14

      I agree . Still on point after all these years

    • @msbarsi
      @msbarsi 4 роки тому +15

      @@rockcrowe69ify He almost sounds better than in studio when this song came out ..... I've got shivers

    • @terrymurphy66
      @terrymurphy66 4 роки тому +9

      Best version I have heard Magic

    • @christibell7243
      @christibell7243 4 роки тому +13

      I think he is sexier.

  • @franklewisjr6071
    @franklewisjr6071 5 місяців тому +7

    Know you have exceptional taste in quality music my friend ❤

  • @paulaferreira04
    @paulaferreira04 Рік тому +5

    A soul voice, sounds simple wonderfull!

  • @jasonwilliamson1396
    @jasonwilliamson1396 3 роки тому +544

    Rarely does a person 30-40 yrs later sound better than before. Only the great ones get better.

    • @johnbrain2093
      @johnbrain2093 3 роки тому +2

      So true !

    • @aliciaadams1535
      @aliciaadams1535 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely ❤

    • @christongoldsmith1754
      @christongoldsmith1754 3 роки тому +7

      It brought me to tears. His voice is so beautiful.

    • @robevans5507
      @robevans5507 3 роки тому +4

      very rare you see ppl who sound exactly like the videos ..usually its autotuned to high heaven but he really does sound amazing live ...same as michael jackson did live i struggle to think of many who are great live singers

    • @Riskamark
      @Riskamark 3 роки тому +5

      Masterful voice

  • @josesolis45
    @josesolis45 5 років тому +420

    What a voice. He hasn’t lost a step in his singing

  • @terrywoodward6110
    @terrywoodward6110 Рік тому +5

    Hearing this always makes me remember Rodney’s wedding in Only Fools and Horses, and Del Boy realizing he’s getting older and reflecting on life after the guests have gone.

  • @Mm-rl4gu
    @Mm-rl4gu 8 місяців тому +10

    Amazing voice ❤️

  • @gregwells7389
    @gregwells7389 Рік тому +173

    Wow! I never seen a crowd so in tune with an artist 😭🙏🏽

    • @MiahPlays917
      @MiahPlays917 11 місяців тому +1

      Aside from Michael Jackson’s Wembly Performance in 1988, I can’t think of one either

  • @TheOfficialLSD1
    @TheOfficialLSD1 2 роки тому +225

    2:15 chills. I can’t imagine the feeling of hearing 10,000+ people singing the words you wrote back at you. This is absolutely golden

  • @JOURNEYworldeats
    @JOURNEYworldeats 2 місяці тому +3

    Absolute perfection. The song, the vocal and the performance. I wonder if he's aware of the fact that he's one of the best ever performers

  • @funnystuff9954
    @funnystuff9954 8 місяців тому +7

    Greatest singer on earth. THE GOAT. ❤❤❤

  • @lizzytreehouse
    @lizzytreehouse 5 років тому +663

    This song is timeless. The late 80s had some of the best of music.

    • @cassandradennis5685
      @cassandradennis5685 5 років тому +2

      Indeed, it is!!!❤❤

    • @danielgallo430
      @danielgallo430 5 років тому +6

      Totaly agree, the 80’s were of an incredible musical richness (despite some horrors, but good...) and we were 16,17,18 and all beautiful and full of hope...

    • @lizwick
      @lizwick 5 років тому +1

      Liz Carrillo I agree!!

    • @donnajacksunn489
      @donnajacksunn489 5 років тому +1

      Yes ma'am it is..keep holding on to it..😀

    • @jasonharris1636
      @jasonharris1636 5 років тому

      only some of the best?

  • @johnletson2616
    @johnletson2616 5 років тому +598

    Voice frozen in time...beautiful!!

    • @benvasilinda9729
      @benvasilinda9729 5 років тому +7

      John Letson I cant believe his voice has held up this good for this long.

    • @randymiller9460
      @randymiller9460 5 років тому +1

      Yes and I seen a performance by Taylor Dane and her vocals are still on point also when she performed "I Will Always Love You"

    • @sherodwalker4558
      @sherodwalker4558 5 років тому

      I also like the Isley Brothers version of this song

    • @hondacivic199091
      @hondacivic199091 5 років тому

      I was just going to say the same its amazing

    • @cassandradennis5685
      @cassandradennis5685 5 років тому

      Yes!!!!❤❤

  • @sagedharamalingum4367
    @sagedharamalingum4367 Рік тому +2

    2023 and forever rocking Mick

  • @yindiraruiz5211
    @yindiraruiz5211 4 місяці тому +4

    Simply put, Mark has the eternal charisma, he is such a versatile singer who gave us such precious and unforgettable times with his talent and wonderful voice... That presentation was magical, it is an epitome of the 80s that remained engraved in hearts and here it was proved! Now, we are left with the most significant memories of the best time that can never be replaced! ❤💫❤

  • @butchie0415
    @butchie0415 5 років тому +529

    Whaaaaaaaaaat!!! he sounds exactly as good as he was years ago.....and live!!!! WTF!!! Simply Amazing!!!

    • @Suntan38
      @Suntan38 5 років тому +20

      REAL talent, which is what we grew up with in the 8o's, lasts thru the end of time!!! Hes awesome

    • @meintveldman4769
      @meintveldman4769 5 років тому +5

      For a while I was seriously wondering if he was play-backing.. its that similar.

    • @kaym.h.3583
      @kaym.h.3583 5 років тому +4

      Steve Armstrong. I know right

    • @NOMAD-qp3dd
      @NOMAD-qp3dd 5 років тому +4

      So effortless. That means he sings alllll the time. 😄

    • @margaretkempton7599
      @margaretkempton7599 5 років тому +3

      I agree with you,he gets better.🤩

  • @annalisajames6558
    @annalisajames6558 5 років тому +636

    Damn!!! That voice is still on point! Hasn’t lost a single bit of his singing abilities over the years. I love that he is still performing.

    • @michelebartlett3921
      @michelebartlett3921 5 років тому +10

      Your not kidding...fantastic

    • @DexterHaven
      @DexterHaven 5 років тому +9

      The song he wrote when he was 17 is still his best. It's OK to peak early, though. Most never peak.

    • @kennethmccartney6468
      @kennethmccartney6468 5 років тому +7

      He's tight...

    • @DexterHaven
      @DexterHaven 5 років тому +1

      "tight" means drunk in this context. How can you tell? @@kennethmccartney6468

    • @reginanovy7225
      @reginanovy7225 5 років тому +6

      I have always loved this song!!😄

  • @dr.100purrscent5
    @dr.100purrscent5 Рік тому +8

    This is what Fine Red Wine sounds like 💗🎶🍷✊🏾

  • @italklaas
    @italklaas Рік тому +17

    Goosebumps and lots of good memories

  • @TwistedStrummer
    @TwistedStrummer Рік тому +134

    This song is timeless, and he still nails it.

  • @btac6481
    @btac6481 3 роки тому +72

    holy shit, this guy sounds equally amazing as he did years ago.

  • @marcomustang876
    @marcomustang876 Рік тому +11

    Still listening 3/7/23 ... this has got to be in the Top10 best love songs in the last 40 years 😊♥️😊

  • @-MemoriesMusic
    @-MemoriesMusic 5 місяців тому +3

    Nunca habrá otra década como la de los 80 en cuanto a música se refiere. Música atemporal que rompe absolutamente las puertas del material actual. ¿Quién sigue rockeando en Simply Red en 2023? La voz de Simply Red es atemporal. Todavía nos sorprende lo increíble que fue esta banda en esos primeros tres álbumes.❤❤❤

  • @ThinkerThunker
    @ThinkerThunker 5 років тому +185

    There's just no way this guy ever got the credit he (and the band) deserves. Effortless, amazing.

    • @tissot233
      @tissot233 5 років тому +3

      Not to say they could have not done better, but they were huge for around 10 years in Europe and South America. You could not open a radio for 2 hours without hearing their song and they could sell any stadium or festival at that time period. Neither did their popularity ever crash like some other pop acts after their peak.

    • @jayfelice2095
      @jayfelice2095 5 років тому +1

      i agree ,,yes he is amazing..luv his music j felice

  • @ArunSudama-ur2cd
    @ArunSudama-ur2cd 4 роки тому +520

    Anyone here who spent their teenage years listening to Simply Red? We were fortunate that our music still touches the soul. Today’s music... I just can’t. I will always come back to Simply Red, Simple Minds, Erasure... Anyone feel the same?

    • @hotdrumchick
      @hotdrumchick 4 роки тому +6

      I wouldn't call most of today's junk "music".

    • @Cry.For.Ukraine
      @Cry.For.Ukraine 4 роки тому +9

      I for one did. Our music reached deep down into the heart and soul. I agree. Today's music is just noise.

    • @tybenjamin8100
      @tybenjamin8100 3 роки тому +4

      I was 16 years old when I first saw the video on MTV. Still love it

    • @terrymurphy66
      @terrymurphy66 3 роки тому +4

      I din't listen to Simply Red in my teens I was a bit older but you cannot ignore great music whatever Genre it is from

    • @sirjorahmormont3448
      @sirjorahmormont3448 3 роки тому

      Music doesn't make sense any longer? It's all down hill from there. I think I urge you to check out Jason Mraz.
      If you're not familiar with his work, he's more of a singer/songwriter. When I watch him perform you can just tell he's just happy to be there.
      His voice is fantastic! Live performances sound exactly like the studio recording.
      Listen to I'm Yours and if it doesn't make you smile then you don't have a soul! 😉

  • @enriquepeiromontesinos9289
    @enriquepeiromontesinos9289 7 місяців тому +4

    ❤❤❤❤preciosa canción

  • @colinevans7134
    @colinevans7134 Рік тому +5

    Mick his the best live singer I've ever heard, I've seen enough as well, LEGEND

  • @Crownd1_
    @Crownd1_ 5 років тому +435

    The 80s were fucking incredible!!! I now find myself in my 60th year here on Earth. Enjoy life everyone. It's way too short. ✌✌✌

    • @jasonharris1636
      @jasonharris1636 5 років тому +8

      well said, mate! I was born in '70 so I feel you
      🇳🇿⚽🐨🇳🇿⚽🐨🇳🇿⚽🐨

    • @suellendosch1633
      @suellendosch1633 5 років тому +19

      I'm 61. I am one of the lucky people to have lived through the body of music that I did! A miracle!

    • @elle8hcim
      @elle8hcim 5 років тому +7

      Blessings to you in your 60th year!🍾

    • @Crownd1_
      @Crownd1_ 5 років тому +5

      @@elle8hcim Thank you. 😎

    • @doloresaguirre604
      @doloresaguirre604 5 років тому +12

      Yes, they were! I'm 57 and happy so say those were the best days of my life. My family always tells me I'm still stuck in the 80s. I always tell them just listen to the music we had then. Good times!

  • @05justus
    @05justus 5 років тому +96

    You know you got a timeless song when the crowd is your backup singer.

  • @user-wb2co1vw3p
    @user-wb2co1vw3p Рік тому +5

    Flawless

  • @PietroArnoldo1974
    @PietroArnoldo1974 Місяць тому +2

    This guy became so humble .....you can see on the shoots. OMG, respect. He enjoys just.....SINGING. AWESOME! UNIVERSAL.

  • @stehai8177
    @stehai8177 2 роки тому +67

    you couldn't imagine in 2022 that the songs of the 1980s were so perfect. Emotionally have we achieved something stronger since then? Honestly I don't think so...

    • @ThePthinker
      @ThePthinker 2 роки тому +3

      Amen brother! And I agree! We have taken a significant step backwards with what’s (tried to be) forced on us these days

  • @vickydyer9789
    @vickydyer9789 5 років тому +287

    Close your eyes and listen to this song.
    Mick sounds like he did back in the 80s.
    His voice holding back the years.
    Sublime.

    • @scottcampbell1377xanadu
      @scottcampbell1377xanadu 5 років тому +1

      Vicky Dyer amazing !

    • @temelon
      @temelon 5 років тому +5

      I was thinking this too. 😊 Close your eyes and listen there is still that young Mick singing.

    • @kaibumann2965
      @kaibumann2965 5 років тому +1

      Quite right

    • @Jackgritty28
      @Jackgritty28 5 років тому +1

      I prefer the dancehall version of it

    • @robloxrubis6007
      @robloxrubis6007 5 років тому +1

      Yes👏💖

  • @rhenry1533
    @rhenry1533 Місяць тому +2

    I’ll always love 💕 this son even at 67. 🌸

  • @bilskie1
    @bilskie1 Рік тому +9

    Chaysus!! This guy’s voice and vocal range hasn’t changed in 35 years 🤯

  • @johnayris406
    @johnayris406 2 роки тому +174

    Simply one of the greatest songs of my life time! I am 74 going on 19 years old! ❤️❤️. Great song! 😊😉😂👍

    • @user-vj2de7vm7q
      @user-vj2de7vm7q 2 роки тому +4

      Hello Ayris, how are you doing?
      Hope you had a wonderful day?

    • @stephwillson7161
      @stephwillson7161 2 роки тому +4

      Right there with you!!

    • @bobdavis6360
      @bobdavis6360 2 роки тому +3

      I'm 71 totally agree. Great music from a totally different world and time. Brummie Bob!

    • @russpost2557
      @russpost2557 2 роки тому +5

      67 here and it's one bad ass song

    • @johnshea3633
      @johnshea3633 2 роки тому +3

      I agree John..Jack

  • @tlover36
    @tlover36 3 роки тому +112

    Yes he can sing the song sounds like it's now. I'm listening 2021 today

  • @johndaily3517
    @johndaily3517 8 місяців тому +6

    THIS is one of those songs when you remember when you heard it for the first time!!!

  • @findingneutral
    @findingneutral Рік тому +13

    Seriously stunning voice still.

  • @bramvalkenburg5655
    @bramvalkenburg5655 3 роки тому +143

    When singers get older, their voices change and their quality of singing as well. Not much for this man, he is seriously quite letterly is 'Holding Back The Years'.

  • @paulbrighton3303
    @paulbrighton3303 3 роки тому +154

    Chills. This song breaks my fucking heart into little pieces. A timeless masterpiece and sung with a sadness and longing that makes it more beautiful than ever.

    • @garryroberts5106
      @garryroberts5106 3 роки тому +3

      Is that you “Percy” ? 🤔 this song is a masterpiece in songwriting and vocal delivery ... Mick Hucknall is one of THE true musical superstars .

    • @dazzler911
      @dazzler911 2 роки тому +4

      He wrote this song in his bedroom when he was 17 as his parents were getting divorced. I saw him sing it with an acoustic guitar at the Royal Albert Hall London.

    • @deeharris3309
      @deeharris3309 2 роки тому +1

      Well said!

    • @lilybond6485
      @lilybond6485 2 роки тому +1

      @Paul: It’s about his relationship /lack of relationship with his mother who abandoned him. He kept hoping for one but it never happened. In my opinion a very strange woman.

    • @cheriebruce4729
      @cheriebruce4729 2 роки тому

      ❤️💔

  • @salonikullar3627
    @salonikullar3627 Рік тому +10

    It's wonderful to see youth like myself listening to such magic 😭

  • @dorumocanu7324
    @dorumocanu7324 Рік тому +3

    asta inseamna sa ti respecti fanii,,,LIVE..superb❤️❤️❤️

  • @harrisontiemann3276
    @harrisontiemann3276 2 роки тому +30

    The best male voice. I am 87 and get chills listening. It also is awesome for the soul.👍👍

  • @nikossolomos7635
    @nikossolomos7635 Рік тому +108

    Never gets old!He sounds exactly like the very first time!Unbelieveable❤

  • @1111MSSO
    @1111MSSO 3 місяці тому +3

    I read he wrote this song due to his mother's departure in his early life. We are so lucky to know his talent, the world is a better place because of his music. 🤍

  • @DIVINE_ENERGYGIVER
    @DIVINE_ENERGYGIVER 10 місяців тому +9

    Listening to this song as a child and HEARING it as an adult 😢😢hits different..

  • @robwebb6383
    @robwebb6383 7 місяців тому +8

    This track takes me back to a fantastic time when we had incredible music just like this.

  • @kieranhassett5862
    @kieranhassett5862 Рік тому +41

    So wonderful to see the younger generation singing along in tune!

  • @davidhaines5202
    @davidhaines5202 3 роки тому +209

    I love the fact the younger generation is rediscovering the 80s! These men and women are timeless treasures

    • @terrencedickes6525
      @terrencedickes6525 3 роки тому +1

      What a voice.some people were born to sing.love this song.all these years later his voice is still fantastic.that's all i have to say. that's all i have to say.

    • @74Walle
      @74Walle 3 роки тому +1

      I'm playing a lot of 80s music for my children. And singing.. 😂

    • @norbertenderle8092
      @norbertenderle8092 3 роки тому

      Best Ever Version,Thanks For Upload❤️🌹🌻

    • @jacb630
      @jacb630 3 роки тому

      @@johnham645 that’s the most realist statement I’ve heard in a long time about music!

  • @bananachild1936
    @bananachild1936 Рік тому +7

    How does this man still sound so good even decades after releasing this wonderful song?? I guess you can say, he really did held back all those years didn't he?
    They say gingers don't have a soul. Well this man proved those people wrong. There is more soul in this man's voice than a million non-ginger person.

  • @donnaaladenoye4617
    @donnaaladenoye4617 9 місяців тому +4

    He sounds great…. Timeless…

  • @biondna7984
    @biondna7984 5 років тому +274

    This is one of those songs that make grief and loss beautiful, bearable and transcendable.

  • @JuggernautUSAdotcom
    @JuggernautUSAdotcom 4 роки тому +132

    Jesus Christ, his voice sounds like the original recording! AMAZING.

  • @ralphbass2579
    @ralphbass2579 10 місяців тому +7

    His voice is as good as it ever was! How?

  • @simpleminds7301
    @simpleminds7301 Рік тому +4

    great...SIMPLE RED

  • @adrianbreland7174
    @adrianbreland7174 2 роки тому +191

    I'm 63 and I still cry when I hear this...Its so sweet...And his voice is still amazing

  • @angc1456
    @angc1456 5 років тому +85

    People, This is real music !

  • @beverlycunningham4364
    @beverlycunningham4364 Рік тому +38

    My goodness!!!! How could he outdo his own perfection!!! Simply Red is definitely NOT SIMPLE...he's astronomically MAGNIFICENT!
    Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.